WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR HOSPITAL BAG FOR BIRTH The clothes are washed and the nursery is ready, maybe the infant carseat is already securely in place. But what about your hospital bag? If you’re around 36 weeks pregnant and haven’t yet packed your bag, this great Hospital Bag Checklist is for you! […]

Guest Blogger: Libby Nuttall Creator of Miracle Months www.miraclemonths.com We all know the common symptoms of pregnancy, back aches, restless legs, lethargy, fatigue, the list goes on. So what if there was a way to reduce or eradicate some of these aches and pains? Good news! The answer is exercise. Come back in time with […]

Other than having a doula support you through your caesarean birth here are some other tips to help make your birth a more positive experience. All of this is best discussed with your caregivers prior to you going in to labour. Schedule your caesarean as close to your due date as possible or even in early labour […]

Doulas Support Caesarean Births Too With the rate of caesarean sections in Australia at approximately 32% according to The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) Mothers and Babies report 2012 it’s fair to expect that as a doula we will attend caesarean births.Not all of these births though are emergency caesarean births (a caesarean that […]

The Birth Story of Ryan Thomas Mates Being pregnant with my third and final child, I wanted to have the birth I wanted to have, not that my previous two births were bad or clouded with ill feelings; I just wanted to do a few things differently. My husband although very supportive and attentive […]

If you’ve had your baby previously through a caesarean section, whether that was planned or an emergency section and you are pregnant again, you will more than likely find yourself curious about VBAC’S (vaginal birth after caesarean). I was in a similar position to you. My 3rd child was born by “elective caesarean” for breech […]

Myths About Dads and Doulas By Penny Simkin, PT Myth 1 – If a woman has her partner, the doula becomes redundant. Reality – The doula may be the only person at the labor besides the partner who is there solely for the emotional well-being of the woman. The nurse, the doctor, the midwife have […]

Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between a Doula and a Midwife ? A midwife is a medically trained professional. She provides prenatal care and attends your birth. She can listen to and assess your babies wellbeing, check cervical dilation and give medical advice. A doula provides continuous labour support, she is there to […]